Andrei Iosivas · Michael Pittman Jr. · 2026 week 8

Andrei Iosivas or Michael Pittman Jr.?

Wondering who you should start this week — Andrei Iosivas or Michael Pittman Jr.? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Michael Pittman Jr.Michael Pittman Jr. projects 2.9 PPR points clear of Andrei Iosivas in week 8, drawing CIN — the 15th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Andrei Iosivas	@ ATL	3.6	16th	2.5	–	IR
Michael Pittman Jr. START	@ CIN	6.5	15th	5.3	19	IR

WRs vs ATL recently: Devontez Walker 6.9 pts (W5) · Luther Burden III 9.5 pts (W6) · Jordan Watkins 5.6 pts (W7).

WRs vs CIN recently: Brian Thomas Jr. 7.7 pts (W4) · Kevin Coleman Jr. 9 pts (W5) · Zay Flowers 19.7 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Michael Pittman Jr. projects 2.9 points higher in PPR.
Andrei Iosivas faces ATL, 16th most generous to WRs.
Andrei Iosivas is flagged OUT.
Michael Pittman Jr. faces CIN, 15th most generous to WRs.
Michael Pittman Jr. is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Michael Pittman Jr. carries the higher trade value — 19 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Michael Pittman Jr. gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.